Rick Erwin's Clemson

Reviews

• CC

  Calton Chan

  5 days ago
  1.0
  Was not impressed for all the hype, especially for a Monday night. The restaurant was not full, which was concerning… Being a foodie from NYC, there is no question we are spoiled, but this was not up to par. Unfortunately, there was a table of 25+ gentlemen at the table next to us, which clearly bogged down the kitchen. Our food, especially our apps, took almost 45-50 mins to come out. On top of that, I asked the waiter multiple times to make sure the pork chop would be juicy and not overcooked. They assured me it was one of their best items on the menu. It came out hard as a brick. The salads were way overdressed and clearly sent out in a rush. They also forgot soup spoons and other tableware, after taking our app plates, in preparation for our entrees, which took another hour to reach our table. Asking multiple times for forks and knives seemed difficult, even for the bus boys. Will not be returning or recommending.
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  Susan

  Apr 4, 2026
  2.0
  We have eaten at this restaurant many times, but last night was not good. The filet was cooked perfect but the meat was dry. Brussel sprouts were not cooked but just barely. Mushrooms had no taste. I had the wedge salad it was spectacular. Bread for 4 people was skimpy. It will be a while before we go back. Big money, not happy
• JV

  Jim Harris-The Southern Voice

  Feb 27, 2026
  5.0
  There are restaurants you try, those you enjoy, and a few that become more. For my wife and me, Rick Erwin's Clemson has been just that. We’ve dined there more than fifty times over our five years in Upstate South Carolina. Special events, meeting with friends, sometimes just evenings when we simply dropped into the bar because we didn’t feel like cooking but still wanted a cocktail and a great meal. We found that in all Rick Erwin locations, our food will always be delicious — perfectly cooked steaks or seafood and delicious sides. I would describe the service as polished without being stiff. The food and service and reason enough to go there, but that’s not all: there’s something more. The word I use to describe it is lagniappe — the Cajun term meaning “a little something extra. That’s how they treat their guests. It’s like the old TV show Cheers, where you feel like you’re among friends. Their team still practices hospitality — the old-fashioned kind. The kind that makes you feel valued. As someone who writes and speaks often about first impressions, presentation, business operations and how people make others feel, I can tell you this: what they do there isn’t accidental. It’s culture from exceptional leadership. Tomorrow evening will be our last visit for some time, as we prepare to relocate to Chattanooga. If this sounds like an advertisement, the truth is, if they asked me to do one, I would. That’s how much we respect and enjoy what they do. My hope is that in Chattanooga, we’ll find a restaurant home that comes close, but Rick Erwin’s Clemson has set the bar pretty high.
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  Renee Lamm

  Feb 26, 2026
  5.0
  Was at a business dinner. Unsure re actual costs. Overall, very satisfying.
• BG

  Birma Gainor

  Feb 13, 2026
  5.0
  It should be noted that this location of the restaurant is slightly cheaper than the other location. I believe the food is of the same quality in the service is excellent. We enjoy this location for food, drinks and general socialization. It's a nice oasis in the Clemson area.

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